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INFORMATION
- Sets and promo cards: Will be considered legal on the day they are available on PTCGL.
- Swiss Rounds: are Best of 1 with a time limit of 30 minutes with a Check In timer of 5 mins. Time extensions can be granted with judges discretion.
- Top Cut Rounds: are Best of 3 with a time limit of 60 minutes with a Check In timer of 10 mins.
- It is the players responsibility to Check In prior to each match - failure to do so will result in an automatic Game Loss.
- It is strongly recommended that you screenshot your victory screens Unless stated in the chat that your are leaving the game due to time/tie we will award the player with the victory screen the game.
- Ties: occur when time runs out and a game is still playing. If a game completes before time, but you are unable to enter the result before the timer ran out. Screenshot the game result and request a judge. They will determine based off the screenshot and check-in times if you completed the game before the timer ran out.
- In-game issues: that include game freezing, internet issues, device crashing, or any issues that occur with the client, will have a Game Loss issued to the player. Otherwise attempt to finish the game.
- Connection issues when starting the game: If the game disconnects BEFORE the first turn has been played, players will restart the game and attempt to reconnect. If the game disconnects during each players first turns, a "reset" will be made and a judge will walk the players through what to do. A time extension can be granted if needed.
- Streaming: Players are allowed to stream their games. It is recommended to have a delay on your stream to avoid "stream sniping" Any advantages gained from streaming from any player can result in match loss. This includes taking play advice from your chat, seeing the opposing players hand, etc. Anything that allows for an unfair advantage. Players who stream their games in the official Tournament Discord will automatically receive a five minute extension to their game if streaming from the start of the round.
- Any player who is found breaking rules, using game exploits, harassment, etc. will receive penalties and possible ban from all future events.
- Any player who is intentionally slow playing will receive a game loss at the discretion of the judge. Please call a judge AS SOON AS POSSIBLE for slow play.
- Contacting Judges: Please do not add judges or organizers on Discord. We will not reply. Use the public discord or the judge call button.
- Tournament Discord: Please join the Tournament Discord to stay up to date with any announcements including schedule changes.
- Information and current rankings for the Doom Champions Series can be found here.
STRUCTURE
- 4-8 players = 3 Swiss Rounds
- 9-12 players = 4 Swiss Rounds
- 13-20 players = 5 Swiss Rounds
- 21-32 players = 5 Swiss Rounds
- 33-64 players = 6 Swiss Rounds
- 65-128 players = 7 Swiss Rounds
- 129-290 players = 8 Swiss Rounds
- 291-409 players = 9 Swiss Rounds
- 410+ players = 10 Swiss Rounds + Day 2 Top Cut
KNOWN BUGS
EVENT PRIZES
Our sponsors have provided the following prizes. All players who make top cut will be awarded prizing:- 1st - 16 Random PTCGL Codes
- 2nd - 10 Random PTCGL Codes
- 3rd/4th - 6 Random PTCGL Codes
- 5th to 8th - 3 Random PTCGL Codes
- 9th+ - Additional Prizing added for asymmetric cut.
SPONSORS, SOCIALS, AND STREAM
- Tournament Twitch Stream
- Tournament YouTube Stream
- Tournament Discord
- Senor Doom Socials
- Tabletop Village - Use code DOOM5 to save 5% off of your order
- Rogue Energy - Use code DOOM to save 20% off of your order
- Doomed! Gaming - Use code DOOMED! to save 10% off of your order
- Matoba Design
Details are subject to change.
Tournament Structure
The Phase Where You Try to Make Cut
8 Swiss Rounds - BO1
30 minutes per round
5 minute round check-in
players with 19 or more points OR top 8, whichever is higher, advance to the next phase
The Phase Where You Did Make Cut
4 Single Elimination Rounds - BO3
65 minutes per round
10 minute round check-in
Wins are worth 3 match points, ties 1